Motorboat Operator Salary in Louisiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Motorboat Operators in Louisiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$45,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $47,520
State Rank
#9 of 13
160 employed here

How much does a Motorboat Operator make in Louisiana?

Motorboat Operators in Louisiana take home a median of $45,800 annually — roughly $22.02 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $47,520.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $30,890 while the top 10% make $80,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,340 and $50,340 a year.

Motorboat Operator salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,890$14.85
25th percentile (early career)$35,340$16.99
50th percentile (median)$45,800$22.02
75th percentile (experienced)$50,340$24.20
90th percentile (top earners)$80,590$38.75

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 9th out of 13 states and territories for Motorboat Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$76,250
2Illinois$68,380
3Washington$63,650
4New York$62,000
5Texas$50,270

Working as a Motorboat Operator in Louisiana

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Motorboat Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Louisiana pay ($45,800) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Motorboat Operator make in Louisiana?
The median Motorboat Operator salary in Louisiana is $45,800 per year, or about $22.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,890 at the entry level to $80,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Motorboat Operators about 4% less than the national median of $47,520. Louisiana ranks 9th out of 13 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Motorboat Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,800 a year. About 160 Motorboat Operators are employed in Louisiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.